Half Moon Bay Golf Links - Unlimited Golf

Half Moon Bay Golf Links, the world-class, 36-hole public golf resort set against the dramatic cliffs of the Pacific Ocean just 23 miles southwest of San Francisco International Airport , and The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay , one of America 's premier oceanfront hotels, have extended their popular "Unlimited Golf Package" through March, 2010 after a record-number of bookings in 2009.

The package showcases the No. 18 ranked golf resort in North America (Golf Digest, 2009) and includes unlimited golf from 2 p.m. the day of arrival to sunset the day of departure on Half Moon Bay Golf Links' two award-winning, 18-hole courses: The Old Course, an American parkland style layout originally designed by Arnold Palmer, and Ocean Course, an Arthur Hills linksland design nationally renown for its closing holes perched above the Pacific. Rates begin at $399 for one player or $519 for two players per night, during the week.

"Value and options are key components to a successful golf and accommodation package at the luxury brand level," says Jay Heidenreich, Director of Sales and Marketing at Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay. "With the Unlimited Golf Package, guests enjoy two dramatically different, championship-caliber golf courses and all the amenities and benefits of a Ritz-Carlton brand hotel."

"The Old and Ocean courses offer two distinct, unique golf experiences, and guests will relish the diverse mix of parkland and links-style golf," says Mark Kendall, President of Kenmark Golf Management, operator of Half Moon Bay Golf Links. "The Ocean Course has been enhanced to feature a fast-and-firm playing surface that adds multiple shot opportunities and fosters creativity short game creativity. The greens are firmer and faster, placing a premium on approach-shot placement and ball-striking, as well as reading the speed -- not just the break -- of putts."

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay recently received its eighth straight AAA "Five Diamond" rating, and is a Cond￩ Nast Traveler "Gold List" hotel property. The hotel is within an easy walk or shuttle ride to the Half Moon Bay Golf Links clubhouse, creating a seamless, enjoyable experience for guests.

Also included with the package: complimentary, overnight valet parking; resort fee (complimentary glass of wine at check-in, gratis WiFi, access to The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay Spa's co-ed Roman mineral bath and steam room, group exercise classes, gym access, and more); and a commemorative gift. The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay also offers one of the top 50 tennis complexes in the U.S. , for guests in search of a multi-sport experience.

Reservations are taken directly through The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay by calling 650.712.2228 or by visiting < a href=http://www.ritzcarlton.com/hmb">www.ritzcarlton.com/hmb. For more information about Half Moon Bay Golf Links, visit www.hmbgolflinks.com, or call 650.726.1800.

Stays must be completed by March 31, 2010, and the offer may not be combined with any other promotions or discounts. Taxes are not included, and package dates/times are subject to availability. Book a group of at least ten packages and the eleventh package is complimentary; new bookings only.